LorenSharp Posted November 26, 2024 Posted November 26, 2024 This is a long shot on something that I don't think has made it before. A B-29 Family build. I know it's big. I mean REALLY big. but hear me out. here are all kinds of variations to consider. you have the normal B-29, Silverplate(Nuclear) Super dumbo, Air/Sea rescue, Transport(C-97), commercial ( Boeing 377 Stratocruiser), C-97 air refuel, and of course the B-50 and ALL its versions. But wait there's MORE! THe Soviet TU-4 Bull and The Chinese Kong Jiang-1 AWACS for good measure, If I've forrgotten any versions, no matter how obscure, Let me know. PLus to make it easier I figure there are more than a few that have started one of these and never finished. just sitting on the Shelf of Doom, collecting dust. So NO 25% Rule. Not quite ready for finish is definitely welcome. Any brave souls out there ready for a BIG challenge? 1. LorenSharp 2. @Corsairfoxfouruncle 3. @JTninja 4. @Mjwomack 5. @franky boy 6. @Caerbannog 7. @silverfox63 8. @Marklo 9. @wellzy 10. @Captain Glumbo 11. @Pin 12. @peterburns 13 @Roland Pulfrew 14. @zebra 15. @hakkikt 1
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 26, 2024 Posted November 26, 2024 Brave good sir … If you can get this one up I will build one. I want to build a B-29, KB-29, KB-50, WB-50, KC-97, and a 377 someday. Doubt I ever will get all of them so it’s most likely going to be one of these B-29, KC-97, or 377. More from cost and lack of display space than anything else ? 1
LorenSharp Posted November 26, 2024 Author Posted November 26, 2024 Well then I shall add your name forthwith and together with some more, many, many more,stalwartindividuals of like mind( translation: totally and completely whacked) we'll get this old BAB( I'll leave it to you all to figure out the alphabet soup, But it does start with Big and end is with Bird.) across the finish for the win. PLus there is the XB-39 version that had supersized allison inline engines as a proof of concept. I'm just enough of a silly so-and-so to try that one. 1
Mjwomack Posted November 28, 2024 Posted November 28, 2024 Hmm a B-377 you say? Think there's only the Welsh Models one, but it's quirky enough; go on then!
franky boy Posted November 28, 2024 Posted November 28, 2024 Great idea Loren. Please add me to the list. A B-29 has been on my to build for ages now although I’ve no idea where I would put the finished model? James 1
Caerbannog Posted November 28, 2024 Posted November 28, 2024 Would trough a B-29 mothership in (with Bell X-1). 🙈 The only reasonable thing about it: It is not 1:48 scale... Rene 1
LorenSharp Posted November 28, 2024 Author Posted November 28, 2024 13 hours ago, JTninja said: One of my favorites, Im in 👍 You're added. Welcome aboard! 3 hours ago, Mjwomack said: Hmm a B-377 you say? Think there's only the Welsh Models one, but it's quirky enough; go on then! Great! Welcome aboard the Super Express! 2 hours ago, franky boy said: Great idea Loren. Please add me to the list. A B-29 has been on my to build for ages now although I’ve no idea where I would put the finished model? James When in doubt James, do like do.... hang it from the ceiling. YOu're added by the way. Welcome! 2 hours ago, Caerbannog said: Would trough a B-29 mothership in (with Bell X-1). 🙈 The only reasonable thing about it: It is not 1:48 scale... Rene Any scale is fine, You build it they will come. Welcome aboard! 2
silverfox63 Posted November 29, 2024 Posted November 29, 2024 Hi Loren. I'm in. I could continue my Big Pig, the Airfix B-29 resurrection, or I could (and I have said this before) be stoopid and build the Monogram 1/48 kit I have. Cheers, Chris. 1
Marklo Posted November 29, 2024 Posted November 29, 2024 I’d definitely go for a B29 so long as it’s 1/144. So a question, would the Soviet clone qualify?
LorenSharp Posted November 29, 2024 Author Posted November 29, 2024 9 hours ago, Marklo said: I’d definitely go for a B29 so long as it’s 1/144. So a question, would the Soviet clone qualify? Absolutely Marklo. I forgot that one. The Washington Mk1 is included along with the Chinese AWACS also.
LorenSharp Posted November 29, 2024 Author Posted November 29, 2024 9 hours ago, silverfox63 said: Hi Loren. I'm in. I could continue my Big Pig, the Airfix B-29 resurrection, or I could (and I have said this before) be stoopid and build the Monogram 1/48 kit I have. Cheers, Chris. No more than me Chris, I've got 4 or is it 5 in the stash. Welcome aboard! 1
silverfox63 Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 Just picked up an Academy 1/72 B-377 Stratocruiser kit, so another potential victim...er candidate. Cheers, Chris. 2
Captain Glumbo Posted December 7, 2024 Posted December 7, 2024 I'm in, I've the Academy 1:72 Enola Gay 1
Dennis_C Posted December 12, 2024 Posted December 12, 2024 Oh B-29 family is such a controversial theme! Are Tu-95MS, Tu-134 and Boeing-737MAX10 forming a part of the family? 1
LorenSharp Posted December 12, 2024 Author Posted December 12, 2024 Unfortunately no. With the exception of the Tu-4, for this proposal, it's pretty much Boeing B-29 and it's variants 1
wellzy Posted December 22, 2024 Posted December 22, 2024 Hi all l have a Academy B29 so may l add my name please, Cheers wellzy, 1
LorenSharp Posted December 22, 2024 Author Posted December 22, 2024 So let it be written, so let it be done. Welcome aboard wellzy!
Captain Glumbo Posted January 5 Posted January 5 On 07/12/2024 at 10:51, Captain Glumbo said: I'm in, I've the Academy 1:72 Enola Gay Dont seem to be on the list so a bump
Pin Posted January 5 Posted January 5 I long planned to build Tu-4 so I may be in. "May be" because my plans change way too often
LorenSharp Posted January 5 Author Posted January 5 1 hour ago, Captain Glumbo said: Dont seem to be on the list so a bump Terribly sorry about that Captain, my apologies. I dropped the bomb on that one. I've made the correction, Welcome aboard! 34 minutes ago, Pin said: I long planned to build Tu-4 so I may be in. "May be" because my plans change way too often Well I've added you to the list so when the time comes "if you maybe" in the neighborhood you have a spot to land. Welcome aboard as well!
peterburns Posted January 16 Posted January 16 I'm game. The B-29 is one of the few Monogram kits I have yet to tackle. Add me to the list 1
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 16 Posted January 16 @LorenSharp if by some miracle this one makes it to a build slot, do you need a co-host ? If so I’m willing to jump in and help.
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 16 Posted January 16 On 11/28/2024 at 3:26 AM, Mjwomack said: Hmm a B-377 you say? Think there's only the Welsh Models one, but it's quirky enough; go on then! In 1/72 there is the Academy kit. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/academy-1603-boeing-b-377-clipper-nightingale-stratocruiser--107313 In 1/144th there is the Minicraft kit as well as the welsh models. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/minicraft-model-kits-14466-boeing-b-377-stratocruiser--179156 https://www.scalemates.com/kits/welsh-models-sl013-boeing-b377-stratocruiser--994181 1
LorenSharp Posted January 16 Author Posted January 16 47 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: @LorenSharp if by some miracle this one makes it to a build slot, do you need a co-host ? If so I’m willing to jump in and help. I sure could Dennis. Having been involved in hosting 3, or was it 4 GB/STGBs ,I forget, from Dec of 23 to Jan of this year , which by and large all overlapped ,left me a bit wiped out. I could use all the help I can get. Thank you for offering. 1
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